Posted on 03/28/2006 1:14:49 PM PST by F16Fighter
Dear Mr. Robinson and Fellow Freepers,
Moderating for FR may indeed be a "thankless" job, and in general I appreciate the job they've done over the years, but...
In recent days I have been suspended twice -- once for posting to a certain well-known Freeper who has obviously been given preferential treatment by FR's Moderators; another for supposedly mentioning that same "elite" Freeper in posts to others.
I'm not the only one this particular complaining Freeper has demanded he NOT be posted to -- though he often posts long rambling controversial rants and vanities about which he expects and savors contentious dissent and battles.
Even when this elite poster's "demands" of not being posted to directly were aquiesced, I was admonished and suspended by a certain Moderator for the nebulous and relative term "personal attacks" -- something this particular poster often engages others in...WITH IMPUNITY. Moreover, the admonishments received from these specific Mods were not only unnecessarily personal, but condescending in tone as well.
I'm no angel at times, but certainly have never squawked to the Mods for "protection." Any attempt at requesting an answer from FR's Moderator for an explanation of policies fell on deaf ears.
If we must walk on eggshells at Free Republic to avoid "offending" favored Freepers or their status as a "protected class," or subject matter that opposes President Bush's policies, then this website is diametrically opposed to what it supposedly espouses -- the tenets of conservatism.
This kind of over-officiousness, arrogance, and selective censorship by FR's Moderators and overt elitism is unacceptable....
Perhaps their selective admonishments have something to do with Freepers who have open disagreements with those who refer to themselves as "Bush-Bots." OR my passionate opposition over the President's immigration policies. However it IS clear some of Free Republic's Moderators over-zealously use their authority to ZOT, delete, suspend, or ban to the detriment of the open exchange of the freedom to express opinion at FR.
If we must walk on eggshells at Free Republic to avoid "offending" favored Freepers, or their status as a "protected class" on subject matter that opposes President Bush's policies, then this website is diametrically opposed to what it supposedly espouses -- the tenets of conservatism.
I want to thank the many, many Freepers for their prayers, encouragement and well-wishes back in October for my regaining my health -- God bless you all -- I'll never forget you; the sage wisdom and advice of Freepers and friends over the years; the intelligence, integrity, courage and love for our Republic; the exchange of ideas; and of course the one-of-a-kind humor.
Again, it was an honor to participate and bond with you all -- even those with whom I've disagreed. Good luck, and keep up the vociferous fight for THE truth and the conservatism of our Founders without compromise.
Farewell, FRiends...
Just take some time off, re-enlist, and come back as "F22Fighter." Now that would be cool!
BTW, "future F22 pilot" is already taken.
Pay no attention to that "mineralman" behind the curtain. We all love ya, arasina! :-)
I think they send you an e mail too.
Hey, brother. Mark me down as one who sure doesn't want you to go.
Fighter,
I hate to read this, my friend.
I sent you a private mailing, ok. I'll always be your friend and I shall remember you in my prayers.
Peace,Kate
"Pay no attention to that "mineralman" behind the curtain. "
I'm never behind the curtain. I'm right here, posting away in public.
That's true; EVERYONE gets the FReeper gift certificates and wine-of-the-month packages from Free Republic........don't they?
I know, I just thought it was a cute play on words. Hey, come on, it was only 6am. :-)
Meant to copy you, btw.
"That's true; EVERYONE gets the FReeper gift certificates and wine-of-the-month packages from Free Republic........don't they?"
Yeah, and that Honey-Baked Ham I got for Christmas last year was real welcome. [grin]
I agree with you on there being an imbalance when it comes to suspensions/bans. The pro-illegal alien/OBL crowd seems to enjoy some preferential treatment compared to the anti-illegal alien/OBL people. I can only speculate as to the reasons for this. I would like to see a fairer balance.
Don't let the pecksniffs drive you out of here.
Stop whining about the whining already! Sheesh!
;-]
You and your goofy ranting pal Poodle Dog can kiss Dubya's RINO @ss all you want -- it doesn't change the fact that Bush has been derelict in his duty to preserve the constitution."
Both of these statements are TRUE. Why would telling the truth get a person banned? I thought this was a forum that welcomed different opinions.
I hope you're not leaving too. :O|
Do you remember that thread by Arthur McGowan when he said "Please stop pinging me to every little thing" or something like that, and how the thread resulted in about 500 pings for the poor guy?
I LOVE that hat. ROTFLOL!!
Stellar Dendrite has been either suspended or banned, but for what reason, I don't know.
Hey Dumpster!
What are you doing outside of your basement?
Every once in awhile I come up to take a peek outside, kind of like that groundhog, Phil. This afternoon all I saw was my neighbor's Mexican flag swaying in the breeze.
I hate my neighborhood!
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